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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.91, 557.87 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.91, 557.87 and 98.03 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.91 : 557.87 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.91/557.87 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.91x = 557.87 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.91x = 54,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,685.45/371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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